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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.31, 402.65 and 97.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.31, 402.65 and 97.31 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.31 : 402.65 = 97.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.31/402.65 = 97.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.31x = 402.65 × 97.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.31x = 39,182.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,182.76/268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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